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Microwaveable Projects
In my tutorials for the potato cooker and the bowl potholder, I suggested using Warm Tater batting. I have learned the Warm Company no longer makes this product. You can see the article here. While I...
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Crochet-Mania
I've been in a crochet state of mind lately. Nothing big. Just some fun little projects to keep my hands busy. Crocheting in the winter has always been a challenge. My skin is so dry, the yarn slips...
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Hot Fingers
#2 in the “When Is This Winter Going To End?!” series is a crocheted Hot Fingers pot holder to grab hot things, like a mug from the microwave or a hot pan handle on the stove. It's a little more...
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Beginner Crochet Project
This is a perfect project for someone just learning to crochet — easy and short. A very simple bookmark. You need to know how to: Chain stitch Single crochet Half double crochet If you need help with...
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Crochet Sachet
Next in the “Come On, Spring!” series is a really quick and easy little crochet sachet. I know these aren’t used as much as when I was young-er, but retro seems to be “in” these days. So here’s my take...
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Poufffff!
There are probably a blue million patterns and tutorials on the web for those little round scrubbie things we use in the shower. Here's one more. I'm a natural fiber kind of gal. I love cotton, wool,...
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Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention
Necessity is the mother of invention. The Ohio Valley Crud ( aka sinus infection) has sent me to bed. It totally sucks. My face feels like it is going to blow off — and I almost wish it would. Enough...
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Hooks & Needles
Most of my creative energy has been directed to knitting & crochet lately. I have a few works in progress (WIP). I’m knitting a hooded cape for my granddaughter for Christmas. The pattern is the...
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Happiness Is Creativity; Creativity Is Happiness
Happiness is creativity. Creativity is happiness. Think about it. As crafters, we are often happiest when we are up to our elbows in our latest project. And the pleasure from sitting back and looking...
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Focus…Or Lack Thereof
In my 60+ years I have been called many things. Flighty Unfocused Careless Undisciplined Unpredictable (I kind of like that one!) I am either hopelessly lost or hyper focused. I tried all sorts of...
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